Grange
At 2,631.1 people per square kilometre, Grange packs 4,615 residents into 1.75 square kilometres while retaining an 82.2% separate-house profile. Its professional character is unusually pronounced: 59.6% have university qualifications, 29.5 percentage points above the national comparison, and household income sits at the 98.6th percentile. The median age is 37, three years below national, while 44.4% of households have a mortgage. Compared with nearby Wilston and Newmarket, Grange reads as a compact, established, family-oriented inner-north market, with 35.9% working from home and growth signals stronger than its established label suggests.
Population
4,615
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,278/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
42
Grange suits buyers prioritising detached space, established streets and inner-north access, but current purchasing decisions require recent comparable sales for the exact address. Separate houses make up 82.2% of dwellings, while 48.0% have four or more bedrooms and 33.5% have three bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,600, yet mortgage stress is not flagged and repayments equal 18.3% of household income. Compared with renters at 24.1%, the 44.4% mortgage share points to a settled ownership base. Buyers should compare renovation potential, lot size and insurance costs with Wilston and Newmarket because dwelling quality can vary sharply within this compact 1.75 square kilometre suburb.
For Buyers
Grange suits buyers prioritising detached space, established streets and inner-north access, but current purchasing decisions require recent comparable sales for the exact address. Separate houses make up 82.2% of dwellings, while 48.0% have four or more bedrooms and 33.5% have three bedrooms. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,600, yet mortgage stress is not flagged and repayments equal 18.3% of household income. Compared with renters at 24.1%, the 44.4% mortgage share points to a settled ownership base. Buyers should compare renovation potential, lot size and insurance costs with Wilston and Newmarket because dwelling quality can vary sharply within this compact 1.75 square kilometre suburb.
For Investors
Investor demand is supported by a $460 weekly rent, a 4.4% vacancy rate and ongoing redevelopment activity, although the 24.1% renting share is lower than the 44.4% mortgage share. Forty-one development applications in 12 months indicate active replacement, infill or renovation pressure rather than a purely static established market. The wider growth outlook is 3.06% annually and is driven by internal migration, which can support tenant demand if new supply remains limited. Compared with apartment-led precincts, Grange's 82.2% separate-house share points to a land-and-house strategy, while 48.0% of homes have four or more bedrooms. Check final planning outcomes, holding costs and achieved rents before assuming application volume will translate into additional dwellings.
Development Activity
Total DAs
131
Last 12 Months
42
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+35.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Grange
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Wilston State School
Demographics
Grange has a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national comparison, and 59.6% university attainment, 29.5 percentage points above national. English ancestry is reported by 2,046 people, followed by Irish at 881 and Scottish at 624, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile. Overseas-born residents account for 16.9%, 4.7 points below the national comparison, while Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese and Hindi are the leading listed languages with 26, 16, 13 and 12 speakers. Couples with children make up 59.6% of families, and the average household size is 2.9, 0.4 above national. Compared with more migrant-diverse pockets around Brisbane's inner north, Grange's profile is more concentrated. This matters because household composition shapes demand for larger homes and local services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.2%
Houses
9.4%
Townhouse
8.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Grange's housing is detached-dominant: 82.2% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 8.3% apartments and 9.4% semi-detached homes. The stock leans large, with 48.0% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms, versus 33.5% with three bedrooms. Tenure is split between 44.4% mortgaged, 30.3% owned outright and 24.1% rented, while weekly rent is $460. Mortgage repayments of $2,600 monthly represent 18.3% of household income, and rent represents 14.0%, so neither stress flag is triggered. Compared with apartment-heavy inner-city suburbs, Grange's separate-house form supports renovation and family occupation, but buyers should compare lot size and replacement costs with Wilston before treating the suburb as uniform.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $460.
$750
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $750 · units $615
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,315
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
73
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
59.6%
Couples with children
28.6%
Couples, no children
10.6%
Single parent
1,251
Total families
Economy & Employment
Grange's economic base is concentrated in service industries: healthcare employs 418 people, professional and technical work 345, education 222, public administration 164 and finance 134. Occupations reinforce that pattern, led by 1,007 professionals and 514 managers, ahead of 322 clerical and administrative workers. Labour force participation is 75.9%, unemployment is 3.1% and 61.3% work full time, supporting a strong local earning profile. Weekly household income is $3,278 and sits at the 98.6th percentile, while all four SEIFA measures sit in decile 10. Compared with the national income distribution, Grange is substantially more advantaged because professional employment and management representation lift household earning capacity. The 35.9% work-from-home share also fits an office-capable workforce.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
2,655
Unemployed
82
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
75.9%
Employed
2,573
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
59.6%
Postgraduate
16.5%
Born Overseas
16.9%
Dwellings
1,570
Transport to Work
Daily life is shaped by a compact 1.75 square kilometre footprint and density of 2,631.1 people per square kilometre. Car travel remains the main mode, with 51.2% driving, while 35.9% work from home, 6.1% use public transport and 3.7% walk or cycle. Compared with a transit-oriented inner-city suburb, Grange is more car-reliant, although the high work-from-home share can reduce commuting frequency. One nearby government school is Wilston State School; families should confirm catchment boundaries, enrolment availability and year levels for the exact address. Volunteering is 21.4%, and 2.6% report needing assistance, consistent with strong social capacity. With an IRSAD decile of 10, residents are likely to place a high value on amenity and services, while street-level safety should still be assessed at different times.
Drive
51.2%
Public Transport
6.1%
Walk / Cycle
3.7%
Work from Home
35.9%
Population Forecast
+3.06%/yr
(+451 people/yr)
EstablishedGrange is an established suburb with a forecast trend of 3.06% annual growth, driven primarily by internal migration. Across the wider area, population change is 63.9% over 10 years, a stronger trajectory than a static established market, while the shift assessment is Mixed. Gentrification is rated Active with a score of 40, and forecast rent growth is 51.5%; these signals point to continuing rental and renewal pressure as homes are upgraded. Affordability is described as Stable, moving from 56.1 in 2011 to 56.0 in 2021, so growth has not been paired with a marked affordability shift. Compared with slower inner-ring markets, Grange's combination of 41 development applications and internal migration supports ongoing change, but the 1.4-point rise in senior share suggests demand will not be purely youth-led.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+30
Net Internal / yr
+490
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +490/yr, Accelerating: 14% → 67%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Grange compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grange a good suburb to live in?
Grange suits households seeking established detached housing, high incomes and inner-north access. It has 4,615 residents, an IRSAD decile of 10 and 35.9% working from home. Car use is common at 51.2%, so check your commute and transport needs before choosing an address.
What is the median house price in Grange?
Confirm the current median against recent sales for the exact street and dwelling type. Grange is 82.2% separate houses, and 48.0% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so land size, condition and bedroom count can materially change the price compared with a simple suburb-wide estimate.
What schools are in Grange?
One nearby school is Wilston State School, a government school. Families should confirm catchment boundaries, enrolment availability and year levels for the exact address, because school access can change across a 1.75 square kilometre suburb. Proximity alone should not be treated as a measure of school performance.
Is Grange safe?
Assess safety using recent local reports, lighting, foot traffic and the route home at different times rather than relying on a suburb label. Grange covers 1.75 square kilometres at 2,631.1 people per square kilometre, so street-level conditions and the surrounding route remain important.
Is Grange good for property investment?
Grange can suit investors seeking detached family housing, with weekly rent of $460, vacancy of 4.4% and 41 development applications in 12 months. The 24.1% renting share is below the 44.4% mortgage share, so assess tenant depth, renovation costs and planning outcomes before investing.
How is Grange's population changing?
The wider area's population change is 63.9% over 10 years, with a 3.06% annual growth trend driven by internal migration. The shift is Mixed, while the senior share has risen 1.4 percentage points and the young share has fallen 1.1 points, suggesting change is not limited to one age group.
Is there development activity in Grange?
Forty-one development applications were lodged in 12 months, including small-lot housing, demolition and dwelling work. That volume points to active renewal, but applications do not guarantee 41 new homes because some proposals may involve alterations, exemptions or replacement projects. Check final approvals and dwelling yields before investing.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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